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Convicted ComEd 4 defendants ask judge to drop case after Supreme Court ruling
(The Center Square) – Defense attorneys for the four former Commonwealth Edison executives and lobbyists convicted of bribing one of the state's most powerful politicians have asked a judge to drop the case. The four defendants, who have not be sentenced, want Judge Manish Shah to dismiss the indictment against them and issue an acquittal after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the federal bribery statute. In June, the U.S....
BYU faces FCS foe in Southern Illinois that knows how to beat upper-division teams
Southern Illinois at BYU, Saturday, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+) BetMGM College Football Odds: No line. Series record: First meeting. BYU faces a tough schedule in its second Big 12 season after winning just two league games in 2023. For that reason, the Cougars cannot afford to drop a game against an FCS foe in their season opener. Southern Illinois is looking to take down an FBS opponent for the third straight season. The Salukis are 0-5 all-time against Big 12 teams but upset Northern Illinois and Northwestern in back-to-back seasons.
John A. Logan College announces an enrollment increase
John A. Logan College’s tenth-day enrollment numbers show a 2.8 percent rise in headcount and a 3.1 percent increase in credit hours compared to the previous year. School officials say this marks an 8.6 percent growth in overall enrollment since 2021. They say the increase in headcount and credit...
SIU’s Family Weekend 2024 to Feature ‘Phineas and Ferb’ Creator, Football and More
CARBONDALE – Celebrity guest speaker Dan Povenmire – the co-creator and executive producer of Disney’s Emmy Award-winning animated comedy series “Phineas and Ferb,” a grudge football match, tailgating, a craft sale, rock climbing, moonlight canoeing and s’mores, a Greek Sing, an outdoor movie and numerous other special activities are in store at SIU Carbondale’s Saluki Family Weekend, set for Sept. 19-21. Sean Cooney, assistant director of the Office of Student Engagement, says SIU is thrilled to welcome Saluki families back to campus for Family Weekend 2024.
Herrin Schools on Soft Lockdown Due to Unrelated Incident
HERRIN – Herrin Schools are on a soft lockdown this morning per guidance from the Herrin Police Department due to an incident happening that is unrelated to the school district. According to a Herrin Unit 4 School District Facebook post, a heightened police presence may be evident in the...
Centerstone hosting second annual Life;Story 5K event next weekend
CARBONDALE — Just a year after a successful debut, Centerstone is once again hosting its Life;Story 5K Run and Walk for Suicide Prevention next weekend, with an expectation to exceed last year’s success. “We have already surpassed the number of registered participants that we had last year, so...
Marion VA Health Care System to host Stand Down for Veterans
MARION, Ill. (KFVS) - The Marion VA Health Care System will host a Stand Down for Veterans in September. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, September 12, veterans will have access to resources, food and clothing, hygiene products, and nonperishable food. There will also be VA support services and community resources available.
The Southern Illinois Truck Showdown returns for its third year
MARION, Ill. — Truck enthusiasts, start your engines, because the Southern Illinois Truck Showdown is back for its third year. According to the showdown, the event featured over 460 trucks last year, and this year even more participants are expected to showcase their prized vehicles. The event weekend starts...
Mail Issue Causing Benton Residents to Not Receive Water Bills
BENTON – The City of Benton says it would appear that water bills and the mail are once again fighting each other. According to a post on the city’s Facebook page, bills were mailed out last Thursday and it seems customers are not receiving them. If you need...
Rockford BBB: Illinois Scammers Using Fake Local Phone Numbers
Here in Illinois and across the country, people are losing tens of billions of dollars to phone scams and scammers every single year. In spite of numerous efforts to alert the public to these scams, between 2021 and this year the numbers of people being scammed via phone has gone up in many categories, not down.
Business development in Paducah increases job opportunities
PADUCAH — While driving through Paducah and McCracken County over the past few months, residents may have noticed the various commercial construction projects popping up or already in progress. The city of Paducah issued more than nine commercial business permits for new construction between March and July, signifying growing...
‘This should never happen’; 2 Kentucky child deaths should be under investigation, instead they’re sitting in limbo
Serenity McKinney and Miya Rudd were both on the radar of Kentucky's child protective services prior to their deaths. Why weren't they protected?. When children are killed, there are always questions. When those children were known to state agencies, given the power to protect them, the questions only grow. Two...
Benton, Ky., man arrested, charged in case of dog shot with pellet gun
BENTON, Ky. — The Benton Police Department has arrested a man in connection with the case of a dog shot with a pellet gun from a golf cart on Wednesday. According to the Benton Police Department, David Morris, 60, of Benton, turned himself in Thursday to the department. He was arrested and charged with torture of a dog or cat. The case is still an open investigation, according to the department.
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